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Olney
  • Town in Texas
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Olney

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Olney is a town in Texas with a population of 3,021. Olney is in Young County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Olney offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Olney and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Olney are above average.
    Population
    3,021
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $65,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $681
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      327.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      131
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      262
      500.1
    • Theft
      654.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      129.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Olney

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,875
    National
    $69,021
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